Alciato's Book of
Emblems

Emblem 29

Even the fiercest are overcome

After the bitter plague of his country had destroyed Roman
eloquence - for Cicero had been killed - the conqueror mounted
his chariot, harnessed lions to it, and compelled them to submit
their necks to his harsh yoke. By this riddle Antony wished to show that
high-spirited princes had yielded to his arms.